LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Falls Prevention Awareness Week is underway in Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer made an official proclamation Monday morning, recognizing the cause. The Michigan Department ...

Each year, more than one in four adults 65 years and older experience a fall. Nationally, that adds up to 3 million emergency department visits, 1 million hospitalizations and 32,000 deaths. Here in ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A simple misstep can be life-threatening, and that’s why professionals with the Cape Fear Falls Prevention Coalition and the Wilmington Fire Department are sharing tips ...

At Share the Care, fall prevention isn’t just something we talk about occasionally — it’s part of our everyday mission. National Falls Prevention Awareness Week is Sept. 22-26. Every season brings new ...

Dear Carol: I’m a single, aging woman who has always lived alone. I’ve loved my life working, volunteering and being involved with friends. Unfortunately, I’ve fallen twice this month, both times at ...

Zeppoli's Restaurant & Wine Shop is permanently closing its doors after nearly three decades. 10 minutes ago Zeppoli’s Restaurant and Wine Shop in Blacksburg closing its doors Dec. 20 at 9 p.m. Read ...

Next week — Sept. 22-26 — is Falls Prevention Awareness Week. The issue of falls among the older community has garnered increasing attention as populations age worldwide. Falls are a significant ...

National campaign, Falls Awareness Week (15–19 September) returns this year with a clear message: falls aren’t a normal part ...

The YMCA is hosting Senior Spectacular Week from Sept. 22–26. Events include free health fairs, screenings, and senior-friendly activities. Free sneakers are also available for the first 200 seniors ...

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